LIVING BRIDGE
Flowing in to the Javanese Sea, Jakarta’s Ciliwung River is one of the most polluted rivers in the world.
Less than two meters from the river’s edge lives a small community. They call the bridge near the Rumput Market their home.
With the puppy Bobby they share a destiny under the bridge – where „punishment and afection“ can't be separated. I am fascinated by the mutual giving and taking of motherly love between the boys and dog. How at times they share love softly and at times, they violently demand love from Bobby.
+++ documentary short | 2014 | Indonesia

Germany 2017 I documentary I 27 min I 1.78:1 I DCP I 5.1 surround sound I Indonesian dialogue with English subtitles I colourThe sea nomads of Indonesia believe that with every newborn there is a twin brother in the form of an octopus. Rituals are carried out to appease the brother in the water and prevent misfortunes. When dishonor occurs, Jakarta is portrayed as the apocalyptic revenge of the brother octopus.